Communist Party of India secretary K. Ramakrishna on Sunday criticised the State government’s intention to overtly support the corporate sector, and cited the example of allowing extra shows (total six) of the Rajamouli-made mutli-crore film Baahubali-2, produced by a big media house.
“The government should show the same interest towards progressive and small-budget film-makers who are struggling owing to the step-motherly treatment of the government. By permitting more shows, it is enabling the makers of Baahubali-2 to mint money,” he said.
Mr. Ramakrishna alleged that the TDP government had always favoured the corporate sector in the health, education and industrial sectors, and now it had added the film industry to its “illustrious” list.
He found fault with the government for suppressing social media and said the ruling party was turning intolerant towards criticism.
“Social media is as important as print and electronic media, and is part of the fourth estate. Stifling its voice is unconstitutional,” he averred.
Mr. Ramakrishna said cartoons and satire were part of journalism and political parties should learn to appreciate them with tolerance.
